US Bridges

Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 4.3 MI North of Rt 38 · Structure no. 0327169

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295 in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,229 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRancocas-Mt Holly
CrossesI-295
Location4.3 MI North of Rt 38
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.00908, -74.85111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,105 (2024)
Projected traffic6,229 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295 carry?

About 5,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Rancocas-Mt Holly over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.